Voyons, genéral ...

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a ballroom scene with a skeletal figure and a man in uniform. The scene captures a lively ballroom atmosphere with couples dancing. In the foreground, there is a figure dressed as a skeleton playfully interacting with a man in a military uniform. The man in the uniform stands with his back to the viewer, arms crossed, observing the scene. Surrounding them are elegantly dressed couples dancing. The use of dark lines and shading gives the image a dramatic quality. The text at the bottom suggests a humorous or satirical context to the illustration.